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From AI to accountability: Key takeaways from LINK2026

· Source: massmarketretailers.com

In short

Retail supply chain leaders are focusing on disciplined execution, AI-enabled decision-making, and resilience as competitive advantages in 2026. The LINK conference highlighted that while AI tools are spreading across forecasting, inventory optimization, and transportation management, success depends on solid operational fundamentals and clean data. Participants emphasized that resilience now rivals efficiency as a core metric, with supply chains needing to absorb shocks without sacrificing customer experience.

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Tags: supply-chain, AI, forecasting, inventory, resilience, logistics

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